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Hans India
12-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
US tariff issue: Aqua farmers assured of resolution
Bhimavaram: Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma on Monday assured aqua farmers that the central and state governments prioritise their welfare, and a solution to the US tariff problem is likely to be found soon. The minister made these remarks after a meeting in Bhimavaram, where aqua farmers from the West Godavari district voiced their concerns about the steep drop in prawn prices following a 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian aqua products. During the meeting, organised by the West Godavari Prawn Farmers Welfare Association at the BJP district office, farmers submitted a memorandum detailing their struggles. Minister Srinivasa Varma, recalling his own experience of losing Rs 4 crore in prawn farming, said he directly understands their hardships. He said that the aqua sector is a significant source of employment in the state and that any harm to it would adversely affect other sectors. He stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has become the world's fourth-largest economy and is no longer in a position to be pressured by other nations. He assured the farmers that protecting their interests is the government's primary objective during this challenging time and promised to work towards a resolution. Srinivasa Varma expressed commitment to bringing key issues to the attention of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, including providing subsidised power to aqua farmers regardless of the zone and ensuring the supply of feed at lower costs. He also promised to arrange a meeting between the state leaders and the aqua farmers. Additionally, he said he would meet with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to request necessary assistance. The minister expressed optimism that the US tariffs are temporary and may be withdrawn soon. The minister also mentioned his and Kaikaluru MLA Kamineni Srinivas's crucial role in filing a case in the Supreme Court to resolve the issues faced by Kolleru farmers. He noted that a CEC team recently visited Kolleru to gather feedback from farmers and expressed hope for a swift resolution to that problem as well. N Gajapathi Raju, GV Subba Raju, Thota Vijay Kumar, Pernicherla Subhash Raju, Panja Venkateswara Rao, Kalidindi Vinod Varma, and others participated in the meeting.
Hans India
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Union Minister Varma celebrates birthday
Bhimavaram: Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma's birthday was celebrated grandly at KS Raju Function Hall in Bhimavaram on Monday. West Godavari district unit of BJP organised this programme. The occasion saw the large-scale organisation of a blood donation drive, a free specialised medical camp, and a free eye camp, all inaugurated by Minister Srinivasa Varma. Activists and supporters from various parties actively participated in the event. BJP District President Ainampudi Sridevi noted that a large number of people availed of the medical services provided. Several prominent leaders and officials attended the event to extend their wishes to the Union Minister. These included State Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, Legislative Council Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju, MLC Somu Veerraju, Combined West Godavari District ZP Chairperson Ghanta Padmasri, Bhimavaram MLA Pulaparthi Ramanjaneyulu, Narasapuram MLA Bommidi Nayakar, Tanuku MLA A Radhakrishna, APIIC Chairman Mantena Rama Raju, Jana Sena Combined West Godavari District President Kotikalapudi Govinda Rao, former Rajya Sabha MP Thota Seetharama Lakshmi, In-charge district collector Rahul Kumar Reddy, District SP Adnan Nayeem Asmi, Bhimavaram DSP R Jayasurya, and DCMS Chairman Chaganti Muralikrishna. The Union Minister extended gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on behalf of the people of Narasapuram for sanctioning ₹2,500 crore for the NH 165 Greenfield Project. As a gesture of appreciation, Srinivasa Varma performed an Abhishekam with milk (ritual bathing) for a portrait of Gadkari. Recalling the recent elections, Srinivasa Varma became emotional while addressing the gathering. He stated that some had spread false rumours, labelling him as a 'weak candidate' when he contested from Narasapuram as the NDA coalition's Lok Sabha candidate. He acknowledged the strong support and encouragement he received during that time from the BJP's central and state leadership, as well as from TDP and Jana Sena chiefs, Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan.
New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
No change in disinvestment plan of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant: Centre
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Centre has once again reiterated its stand to fully disinvest its stake in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP). This was clarified by Union Minister of State for Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, in a written reply to a question posed by YSRCP Rajya Sabha member YV Subba Reddy. Srinivasa Varma said the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), in its meeting held on January 27, 2021, had accorded 'in-principle' approval for the 100% disinvestment of Government of India's stake in RINL, along with management control. Addressing speculation around a possible merger, the Union Minister clarified that no proposal is currently under consideration for merging RINL with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). In response to questions about the assistance provided to RINL, he informed that a total support package of Rs 11,440 crore was approved to help keep the steel plant operational.
